Straddling the U.S.-Canada border, the five Great Lakes are some of the most impressive bodies of water on Earth. The lakes ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Iceland has long been a top contender among the most peaceful countries in the world, maintaining a high rank since 2009. (Canva) These peaceful nations uphold values of good governance, strong laws, ...

Iceland has held the top spot on the list of most peaceful nations since 2008, except for a hiatus in 2014, where Iceland was ranked second on the list. The bloody civil war in Syria propelled the ...